| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $179.76 | 4.788% | $188.3669 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.72 | 3.591% | $161.3119 | $161.31 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.92 | 6.837% | $210.3834 | $210.38 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.26 | 12.448% | $146.4748 | $146.47 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.67 | 8.558% | $129.9114 | $129.91 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.83 | 11.241% | $46.5321 | $46.53 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.83 | 10.663% | $13.0914 | $13.09 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.99 | $896.0719 | $896.06 | $896.05 | $896.10 | |